Smooth, creamy, and cheesy are the first words that come to mind when you taste these Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes. It requires minimal ingredients and is made in less than 30 minutes; you can’t beat that.
Sometimes, regular mashed potatoes can be boring, right? How can we change it? Let’s change it up by adding cheese and making cheesy mashed potatoes. What is great about this recipe is how simple it is to make.
Mashed potatoes are the easiest side dish to make from scratch because you don’t necessarily need to follow a recipe. All you need is cooked potatoes, a liquid to make them creamy, and a seasoning of your choice, mix, and taste as you go. But if you have never made mashed potatoes, finding a good recipe is a good way to start.
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Let’s start making In Less Than 30 Minutes Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes– I like to peel the skin off for this recipe to make it smoother, but you can definitely leave the skin on if you want.
- Unsalted butter- I like to use unsalted butter because I can control the salt that is added to my dishes.
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese- I like to use cheddar cheese because it gives it a nice color, but by all means, you can use whatever cheese you like as long as it melts.
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Milk- You do not need to use a lot of milk because the cream cheese makes it smooth. But you will need a little milk; add a tablespoon at a time until you get your desired consistency.
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a medium pot; fill the pot with water enough to cover the potatoes.
- Place pot over medium heat to high heat, boil, and then simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fully cooked.
- Drain water from the potatoes and place the potatoes back into the pot.
- Mix well with butter, cream, and shredded cheese while the potatoes are still hot.
- Add salt, garlic powder, and milk (start with one tablespoon at a time, depending on how smooth you want it); begin mashing with a potato masher.
- Once it’s at your desired consistency, mix in your chives
In Less Than 30 Minutes Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Smooth, creamy, and cheesy are the first words that come to mind when you taste these Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes. Requires minimal ingredients and less than 30 minutes; you can’t beat that.
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes (peeled and cut into small cubes, this helps them cook faster.)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2–4 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoon dried chives (or 1 tablespoon fresh chives)
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a medium pot; fill the pot with water enough to cover the potatoes.
- Place pot over medium heat to high heat, boil, and then simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fully cooked.
- Drain water from the potatoes, and place the potatoes back into the pot.
- Add butter, cream, and shredded cheese while the potatoes are still hot; mix well.
- Add salt, garlic powder, and milk (start with one tablespoon at a time, depending on how smooth you want); begin mashing with a potato masher.
- Once it’s at your desired consistency, mix in your chives
Notes
- If you want really smooth mashed potatoes use a hand mixer to mix the mashed potatoes.Â
- Any remaining mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- To reheat, add about 1 tablespoon of milk for each serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
